ADVENTURE THROUGH MOUNTAIN BIKING

The bike and trek itinerary offers an exclusive experience of Sikkim-the Land, its people, the flora & fauna. Biking is on proper memorable roads avoiding high traffic routes and meandering through the lush countryside and forests. The itinerary has been designed with room for flexibility in routes and overnights stays. Also a pilot vehicle preceding the group and a back up jeep will ensure full support to make biking in Sikkim a wonderful experience.

A trek to Maenam peak (10,500 ft) has been included to offer a change in the programme and also because Maenam offers a truly a fascinating and awesome views of our Himalayas.

The best time to experience Classic Sikkim would be March-May and Oct- Dec.

 DAY 01

 Bagdogra - Gangtok (Drive)
 Distance: 124 Km
 Meet, assist and transfer from Bagdogra airport and drive 4 hours through the 
 Teesta valley to Gangtok. Overnight Hotel.

 DAY 02

 Gangtok - Ranka - Martam (Bike)
 Distance: 29 Kms.
 The first day of Biking will start with a slight down hill route to a mountain
 stream and then level before a gradual climb through Rumtek and then to
 Martam (5000ft). Overnight in the Martam Village Resort is an experience of
 the typical Sikkimese countryside with modern amenities.

 DAY 03

 Martam-Sirwani (Bike)
 Distance: 30 kms.
 The trail goes through stretches of terraced paddy fields and after a downfall
 ride we camp along Teesta river at Sirwani. Overnight tents.

 DAY 04

 Sirwani -Temi(Bike)
 Distance: 27 kms.
 The route for this day is uphill all the way to Temi(5500ft) which is the only
 tea garden in Sikkim. Overnight in lodge/tent near the tea garden.

 DAY 05

 Temi _Rabingla(Bike)
 Distance: 26 kms
 A gradual climb up to Damthang (7000 ft) and level and gradual downhill
 drive to Rabongla(6500 ft) a small picturesque town of South Sikkim. 
 Overnight in lodges/tents.

 DAY 06

 Rabongla- Maenam (Trek)
 Distance: 14 kms.
 Trek through the dense forest-an experience of the wilderness, as there are
 no human settlements enroute. The view from Maenam Peak (10,500 ft) is the
 most spectacular and comprehensive that one get of the Sikkim Himalayas.
 Overnight tents.

 DAY 07

 Maenam -Borong (Trek)
 Distance: 12 kms.
 The return from Maenam is fairly easy downhill walk to Borong(6000 ft). 
 Overnight tents in the village.

 DAY 08

 Borong -Tashiding(Bike)
 Distance: 39 kms.
 A level route through Ralang where you can visit the monasteries and a
 gradual climb to Ravongla. From there it is downhill to the Rangit Valley and a
 13 km. climb to Tashiding. Overnight tents/Siniolchu Guest House.

 DAY 09

 Tashiding-Yuksom (Bike)
 Distance: 32 kms.
 A levelled ride through the cardamom fields and some breathtaking views it 
 reaches Yuksom, the trekking base for all treks to Kanchendzonga .Overnight
 at tents/lodges.

 DAY 10

 Yuksom-Kheocheplari(Bike)
 Distance: 25 kms.
 A distinctive area in the Sikkims geography, slight down hill ride and a steep 
 climb on the second half of the route. Lepcha community settlements and rich
 forested and traditional ambience.

 DAY 11

 Kheocheplari-Pemayangtse(Bike)
 Distance: 33 kms.
 A steep down hill ride and enroute several water falls and fresh mountain
 streams the hard ride is rewarding. Pelling command a spectacular views of
 the great Himalayas. Overnight in tents/Lodges.

 DAY 12

 Pemayangtse/Pelling(Rest Day)
 The rest day helps you to rejenuvate for the rest of the journey and also to
 visit the Pemayangtse Monastery, Walk leisurely to Sangachoeling monastery
 and the old palace ruins of Rabdentse. Overnight at Lodges/tents.

 DAY 13

 Pemayanstse to Rinchenpong (Bike)
 Distance: 45 kms.
 Descend to Dentam and a gradual climb ending with a down hill or rather
 straight ride to Rinchenpong.Overnight at Rinchenpong Village Resort.

 DAY 14

 Rinchenpong to Jorethang(Bike)
 Distance: 33 kms.
 A downhill ride amongst the ancient villages and countryside of the western
 Sikkim and downhill ride to reach Jorethang. Overnight in lodges.

 DAY 15

 Jorethang to Bagdogra(Drive)
 Distance: 95 kms.
 A 4 hours drive to Bagdogra Airport to catch the return flight to your next
 destination from Bagdogra Airport. Trip Ends.